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GovernorsNorthern Grid Awards 2012 Shortlist Announced25 April 2012
After several weeks of reviewing the award entries the judging is complete and the shortlisted schools have been invited to the awards ceremony on June 21st. Before the ceremony the schools will take part in an exhibition to showcase their entries. Book your free place now to attend the event; find out more about what these innovative teachers and creative students have been doing, celebrate their success and learn how you can do similar things in your school. This is Northern Grid's favourite day of the year, we always leave impressed by the confident and articluate pupils. It is an outstanding opportunity to be inspired and enthused about how technology can enhance teaching and learning. The event is open to staff and governors from all schools and local authorities. Visit the event page for booking information. The shortlisted schools are:
Northern Grid - BT New Service Provider29 February 2012
We look forward to working with BT to maintain and further develop our broadband and services. For more detailed information download the Press Release, get in contact with the office or fill out an Expression of Interest form
TED: Jamie Oliver - Teach Every Child About Food18 October 2011
TED is owned by The Sapling Foundation, a private nonprofit foundation devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. Since then its scope has become ever broader and there are thousands of videos to inspire, motivate and engage. Some of the talks may act as springboards for teachers to develop and further their own ideas while others will engage and stimulate many of our learners in our schools. Northern Grid Newsletter - September 201112 September 2011Benefit from high quality services included in your broadband priceSubscribers to our newsletter were told about all of the benefits you can get from Northern Grid and the exciting upcoming opportunities throughout the region and beyond. View the NewsletterNorthern Grid Acceptable Use Policy 2011-201212 September 2011
Schools are well aware of the need to keep pupils, teachers, data and systems as safe and secure as possible. All schools need to ensure that they have an up to date Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). To support schools in meeting their eSafety requirements Northern Grid has a responsibility to ensure that the whole Regional Broadband Network continues to be safe and secure. This means that all organisations connected to the network need to abide by a common Northern Grid AUP. As technology changes rapidly this Grid AUP is updated regularly. The Northern Grid Acceptable Use Policy has been endorsed and approved by the Northern Grid Directors who are all senior managers within partner Local Authorities. Your Local Authority has agreed to abide by this AUP. This policy applies to all users of the Northern Grid broadband network whoever they are, whatever devices they are using, whenever and wherever they are connected to the network. This also includes users within a directly connected establishment or users connecting to the network remotely. Any school, LA or other educational organisation using Northern Grid for Learning's Network or Service is required to comply with this Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). Failure or non-compliance may result in the school's broadband service being disconnected and / or civil, disciplinary or legal action being taken upon individuals, groups of individuals or establishments. Head teachers must ensure that all users are familiar with the relevant sections of this AUP. This document refers to the use of the regional Northern Grid network. Schools also need their own Acceptable Use Policy covering... 
Also labeled: Documentation, Guidance, Head Teachers, ICT, NG Services, Northern Grid Created, Publications, Teachers Important Information about Northern Grid Services12 September 2011
This is a collection of useful information about the services Northern Grid offers and what to do if you want to buy a service from us, or if you want to leave us to go elsewhere. The broadband Northern Grid provides to schools and Local Authorities is currently provided through Easynet. Our contract with Easynet will expire on July 31st 2012 and Northern Grid is going through a procurement process to identify who will provide our connectivity after this date This means that information in the documents on this page is likely to change. To make sure you get the most up to date information heads can complete the Expression of interest document. See the Procurement briefing note for more information. Darlington Technology for Learning Newsletter - Summer 201107 July 2011
While this newsletter is written for schools in Darlington, Northern Grid support is available to schools in all of our partner Local Authorities: Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, North Tyneside, Redcar and Cleveland, South Tyneside and Stockton. Simon Talks eSafety and eSecurity at Plymouth e-Learning Conference15 April 2011One of our eSafety experts, Simon Finch, was interviewed whilst at Plymouth e-Learning Conference 2011 about several subjects within the areas of eSafety and eSecurity. View the 4 videos below or go to our YouTube Channel. If you need guidance and resources in dealing with these areas visit the eSafety area of our website. Leave some comments below or on the YouTube Channel with your feedback! Thanks! eSecurity in Schools - New Teacher Behaviours
Also labeled: eSafety, eSecurity, Guidance, Handheld, Head Teachers, ICT, News, NG Services, Social Networking, Teachers, Video, Support Two kinds of schools when it snows01 December 2010
Have you got any experiences to share about the bad weather and your schools? Comment below! See how North Tyneside Council are using their Learning Platform to show that snow is no barrier to learning
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Minimum Requirements of Email22 November 2010As part of Northern Grid’s fully, accredited manage service, the Email provision delivered to users should provide the following as a minimum set of requirements to meet Accreditation standards.
These standards identify only the minimum requirements for an appropriate accredited email system for schools and Northern Grid recommend that you do not accept less than these standards. Using an email provision which does not meet these minimum standards infringes and negates the approved managed service standards of Northern Grid for Learning. If you are having difficulty achieving these standards with a chosen email supplier please contact Northern Grid on 0191 4611844 for advice on suppliers that easily meet these standards. |
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Northern Grid signed a contract yesterday (14th February 2012) with BT to provide broadband to Northern Grid schools for the next five years.
The Summer Technology for Learning Newsletter was sent to all schools in Darlington. Articles give details of where schools can go for ICT advice and support, including a summary of what Northern Grid can offer. 
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